Memoir of Washington Irving. With Selections From his Works, and Criticisms

Washington Irving was one of America's most beloved writers, known for such classics as "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle." This memoir, written by his nephew, provides an intimate portrait of Irving's life and work, as well as his friendships with such luminaries as Sir Walter Scott and Charles Dickens.
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